Please note that our reviews are based on a variety of sources: samples sent to our team, those we purchase in store, tasting events, those tasted in restaurants and while traveling domestically and internationally.
White Wine
Mullineux Kloof Street Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2023, Swartland W.O., South Africa: Mullineux's Kloof Street Old Vine Chenin Blanc from Swartland is an irresistible, medium-bodied white wine offering notes of Golden Delicious apple, Bartlett pear, Meyer lemon zest and crushed flint. This dry wine displays bouncy ripe orchard fruit and velvety texture that will continue to develop over the next six years. Serve it chilled with grilled duck breast à l'orange as the wine's harmonious character complements the citrus-glazed poultry, or pair it with fish tacos where the wine's zingy freshness balances the toppings. Winemakers Chris and Andrea Mullineux craft this sleek wine from old vines, with a tiny two percent oaked portion adding textural support while preserving spotless fruit and pristine character. The wine's succulent minerality and gentle spice showcase the exceptional quality possible from Swartland's ancient Chenin Blanc vineyards. This lively, food-friendly white represents excellent quality and will drink beautifully through 2032. Chenin Blanc food pairings: grilled duck breast a l'orange, grilled chicken dishes, pan-fried pan fish, fish tacos. Drink: 2026 - 2032 21111 13% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. March 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Kir-Yianni Villages Xinomavro 2022, Naoussa, Macedonia P.D.O., Greece: Kir-Yianni Villages Xinomavro offers vibrant aromas of tart pomegranate, violet and hints of dried oregano. It's dry and medium-bodied with supple tannins. Serve it lightly chilled with grilled game sausages seasoned with fennel and garlic where the wine's bright acidity cuts through the fat while its herbal character complements the spices, or cellar it through 2036. Stellios Boutaris, fifth-generation winemaker, leads the estate founded in 1997 by his father Yiannis Boutaris after he left the family's Boutari Wine Group to focus on a quality-driven personal project. Kir-Yianni became the first Greek winery to join International Wineries for Climate Action in 2024, pioneering sustainable practices in the region. This versatile wine also pairs beautifully with roasted lamb shoulder rubbed with lemon and mountain herbs, where the wine's crisp character echoes the bright citrus while its elegant structure balances the meat's tender richness. Xinomavro food pairings: bison burgers, grilled game sausages, roast shoulder of lamb. Drink: 2026 - 2036 14151 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart